Resolution No. 1000RESOLUTION NO. 1000
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
COMMENDING AMERICAN LEGION CYPRESS POST 295 FOR THE
RECOGNITION RECEIVED BY THE AMERICAN LEGION FROM THE
AMERICAN LEGION DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA LAW AND ORDER
FOR LEGION ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING THE LAW AND ORDER
PROGRAM, DURING 1968 -69.
WHEREAS, upon its formation in December of 1965, the American
Legion Cypress Post 295 has taken an active interest in promoting
activities for the betterment of the community; and
WHEREAS, these activities included the American Legion Law and
Order Program through which it was their desire to enhance the image
of the men in law enforcement; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with their slogan "For Community Peace
Support Your Police," Cypress American Legion Post 295, under the
leadership of Commander Richard Gruettner, enlisted the support of
its members in the sponsorship and organization of the "Policeman
of the Year Awards Banquet" which was attended by approximately 600
persons of the community; and
WHEREAS, in recognition of the success and organization of the
Banquet, the Cypress American Legion Post has for the second year in
a row received the first place award presented by the American Legion
Department of California Law and Order for having the most outstanding
Law and Order Program during 1968 -69; and
WHEREAS, in addition to this distinction, the American Legion
also received awards for its community service and child welfare
programs ani for having the greatest increase in membership during
the 1968 -69 year; and
WHEREAS, these awards have brought state -wide recognition not
only to the Cypress American Legion Post but also to the entire
community.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that in recognition of this
achievement, the City Council of the City of Cypress hereby commends
American Legion Cypress Post No. 295 for its outstanding Law and Order
Program and for its contribution toward the betterment of the community
through its civic activities, and on behalf of the citizens of Cypress
extends congratulations to Commander Richard Gruettner and the members
of Cypress Post 295 for this accomplishment.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Cypress
at a regular meeting held on the llth day of August, 1969.
ATTEST:
DARRELL ESSEX, City Cl rk
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DELNO G. KAfNODE , Mayor
JOH ANEL, Mayo r Pro to
RICHARD L. BOWEN, Councilman
ROBERT C. HARVEY, Councilman
FRANK P. NOE, 'uncilman
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I, DARRELL ESSEX, City Clerk of the City of Cypress, DO HEREBY
CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was adopted at a regular meeting
of the said City Council held on the llth day of August, 1969, by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Bowen, Harvey, Noe and Kanode
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Kanel
CITY CLERK `OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS